Today, Lara sits down with Paul Davis, an expert in social media and cyber safety who has been making a significant impact for over a decade.

Paul is an author, TEDx speaker, and educator with over 33 years of IT experience. Known for his slogan, "the internet never forgets," Paul's mission is to educate children and empower parents about internet and social networking safety. He has shared his expertise with over 950,000 students and 95,000 parents across Canada, helping families navigate the complexities of online safety.

In today’s episode, Paul explains the importance of striking a balance of trust with your child while periodically monitoring their online activity for their safety. He also discusses the appropriate age for children to begin using social media and shares his thoughts on the classroom device bans that are spreading across the nation.

Learn more about Paul and his mission:

https://socialnetworkingsafety.net

Follow Paul on Social Media:

X: @pauldavisSNS

Instagram: @followpauldavis

Facebook: Paul Davis Tips

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Intro Music: “Bunny Swell”

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